American Reacts to Why 50% of Canadians Live South of This Line

Check out me and my twin brother reacting TOGETHER here:

Most Americans, myself included, assume that the Canadian population is pretty much spread evenly throughout the country of Canada. Apparently this is completely incorrect, and I am extremely curious as to why so many Canadians live near the US Canada border. That is why I am very interested in reacting and learning about why 50% of Canadians are so far south. If you enjoyed the video feel free to leave a comment, like, or subscribe for more!

[helenapappas]

The majority of our country is actually unpopulated. Most of canada is boreal forest and tundra, that's why it's so beautiful here ☺

[slebeau]

Canadian here. Discovered your videos about 2 weeks ago. Love them !

[FernwoodGirl]

This is why we find it so funny when people ask if we live in igloos and ride polar bears… because so many of us are practically living in your country 😂

[petertrabaris]

My jaw was dropped for most of this. Like you, I never realized most of these facts. Great video. Thanks, Tyler.

[kotkln]

Being originally from Toronto and now living in Vancouver, I am still amazed at the geographic diversity in British Columbia. From snow capped mountains, rainforests and even deserts and I really like the fact that it rarely snows or goes below freezing in Vancouver which is a stark contrast to Toronto.

[kylanoort]

My grandfathers first job when my grandparents moved to Canada was helping build the St. Lawrence Seaway Locks. It helped him learn English much faster than he would have otherwise.

[WaiferThyme]

Just to further blow your mind, there are several small American towns that are only accessible by driving through Canada. BC, Manitiba and New Brunswick are all access points to these towns. Additionally, there are houses in Maine located on the border. While their home and front yards are in America making them American, their backyards are in Canada and required special permission from our Govt to use them! There is a narrowing dirt road through the woods in Alberta that connects Usa and Canada. It is unguarded and the only indicator you have crossed the border is a small wooden sign. A few years ago, some Canadian farm kids were playing in a field and accidentally crossed the unmarked border. A boarder security happened to see them and sent them home haha.

[maryanne]

I’m impressed you are using YouTube to educate yourself and not just entertainment! I should do more myself. Good job!

[Momcat_maggiefelinefan]

Your attitude is amazing. I doubt most Americans are willing to learn about our distinct culture and strange, to them, activities and behaviours. Keep learning, buddy! 🇨🇦

[briancdexter]

My mind was also blown when I learned all of this, many years ago! Fascinating stuff

[Madeincanada]

I'd just like to say that I think it's really commendable that you have taken an interest in Canada. I wish more Americans would do that. We are your friendly neighbors and have always had a good relationship with the US. So good on you Tyler, for wanting to learn more about our country. And for the record, most of us don't say "aboot"... maybe you would find d that more in Newfoundland because of the accent from that region.

[karybooks]

Wow, I knew that most of us lived really close to the border, but some information in this video also blew my mind. Very interesting, thank you for reacting to that !

[kateholloway]

I have to admit like many Canadians when I initially saw your videos I was horrified. But as I saw you learn and grow and your enthusiasm to finding out things you didn't know I became very enthralled with your videos and I hope you get the chance to come up here and spend time with some of us

[grall]

I live a 5 minute walk from the Welland Canal. I enjoy watching and photographing all those ships that use the canal..

[lucky]

My friend, there is a huge part of the US that really isn't densely inhabited because of geography such as desert and mountainous areas starting in the Midwest and going westwards towards the Rockies and beyond.

[jarsenaultj]

I remember being at a Toronto Blue Jays game in Seattle once (crazy atmosphere; much more Jays fans than Mariners fans). I remember seeing a Mariners fan with a sign saying "Who the north?" (in relation to the Jays' slogan "We the North") and a map showing that Seattle was north of Toronto. Thought that was funny.

[robbin]

Great videos. Your genuine reactions are appreciated. Keep up the good work.

[kathrynmcmullen]

That photo of the "Ontario" vineyard was actually taken in the southern British Columbia near the town of Okanagan Falls. I grew up near there. Lots of internationally award winning wines are grown in the Okanagan Valley. You should do some research on Canada's wine industry and the friendly competition between B.C. And Ontario.

[hdufort]

I live south of that imaginary line (town of Bromont QC, a really fine place). But I used to live in the northeast of my province, and I often miss it. In a way, I left a little part of my heart in Rimouski. Didn't mind the colder weather. Loved the absence of traffic, the fresh seafood, pure air, and no heat waves in summer.

As a side note, there is a small African community in Rimouski (it is a university town). And a small community from Reunion Island (Indian océan) further north in Matane (college town). Proof that even people from tropical places can get used to -30ºC in winter!

[madmarcus]

If you study a map you will find that parts of 27 states lie farther north than Canada's southernmost point. A colleague of mine (in a previous job) always used to tease me because I lived in the "Great White North". I live in Ontario at 43.2557 degrees N. She lived in Washington state at 47.6588 degrees N, so farther north than I!